Madison County Fair Intern

This is a ten (10) week internship with the Madison County Fair, Winterset, Iowa. The Madison County Fair is a non-profit entity dedicated to addressing the needs of and improving the lives of the youth and families of Madison County. The fair works to provide positive experiences for families through the support of 4-H and FFA programs in Madison County. The fair is committed to providing quality family-based opportunities and experiences. This position is designed for an intern with an active interest in improving the quality of life in rural Iowa. The successful candidate will take a leadership roll in promoting and advertising the fair and its programs. The intern will participate in developing advertising programs, writing ads, and negotiating ad rates. There is a possibility of working with local groups to develop onsite activities during the fair. The intern will work on a wide variety of projects and will be exposed to a variety of opportunities to improve their leadership and communications skills. The intern will be exposed to diverse groups and activities and develop contacts with individuals involved in agriculture, commodity groups, advertising, and journalism. This position will expose the intern to the business aspect and management of a county fair. They will assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of educational programs and events that serve the local community. The intern supports the extension team by helping with program logistics, creating promotional materials. Email resumes to nnavin@iastate.edu if interested.